<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6ae8c3d18bd5d6547af34aef?format=jpeg" height="1500" width="2000" alt="Florence Pugh at the "East of Eden" premiere in New York City."><figcaption>Florence Pugh at the "East of Eden" premiere in New York City.<p class="copyright">TheStewartofNY/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>Fashion has been big and bold in 2026.</li><li>Florence Pugh, for example, has worn one daring look after another on red carpets.</li><li>Katy Perry went a different route, taking her striking looks to the stage.</li></ul><p>There have been more than a few memorable fashion moments in 2026.</p><p>We won't soon forget Zendaya's <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/zendaya-most-daring-outfits-photos">"The Odyssey" dress</a>, <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/anne-hathaway-best-maternity-outfits-2026-7">Anne Hathaway's maternity</a> looks, or Taylor Swift's <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-best-worst-outfits-2026">Academy Museum Gala gown</a>.</p><p>And that's not to mention all of the bold and sometimes shocking looks actors, musicians, and models have worn onstage and on red carpets.</p><p>These are some of the most daring looks we've seen celebrities wear this year.</p><div id="slideshow"><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">Colman Domingo had fun with bright colors at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6ae8bac5d8cc18cf79510222?format=jpeg" height="7829" width="5222" charset="" alt="Colman Domingo at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California."><figcaption>Colman Domingo at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California.<p class="copyright">Julian Hamilton/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>Sergio Hudson designed his mustard-yellow suit, which comprised satin pleated trousers, a thick turtleneck top, and a floor-length trench coat.</p><p>The outfit alone was bold thanks to its vibrant color, but Domingo made it more so with fun accessories.</p><p>He wore patterned cowboy boots, brown-tinted sunglasses, diamond jewelry, and a teardrop-shaped brooch.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">Sombr stood out in lace at the 2026 BRIT Awards.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6ae8c3b1f3bee449b3d2a3ef?format=jpeg" height="5000" width="3333" charset="" alt="Sombr at the 2026 Brit Awards in Manchester, England."><figcaption>Sombr at the 2026 Brit Awards in Manchester, England.<p class="copyright">Dave Benett/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>The musician arrived on the red carpet wearing a custom Valentino look designed by Alessandro Michele. It included long black trousers, a red satin jacket with dramatic shoulders, and a black lace shirt with a high neckline.</p><p>The latter two pieces were especially bold.</p><p>The outerwear added bright color to the outfit, while his blouse showed plenty of skin thanks to its sheer fabric and keyhole cutouts.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">Alessandra Ambrosio wore multiple daring fashion trends in one outfit at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6ae8aaecf3bee449b3d2a2f6?format=jpeg" height="7578" width="5052" charset="" alt="Alessandra Ambrosio at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles."><figcaption>Alessandra Ambrosio at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles.<p class="copyright">Lionel Hahn/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>The Victoria's Secret model attended the <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/vanity-fair-oscar-party-best-worst-dressed-celebrities-2026-3">Vanity Fair Oscar Party</a> in a custom design from<strong> </strong>Sophie Couture.</p><p>The cream-colored piece was sleeveless, with a corseted bodice. The latter had a deep neckline that plunged beneath her chest, with bedazzled padding that extended upward to cover it.</p><p>The dress also had a see-through lace skirt embellished with transparent crystals.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">Anne Hathaway put a unique twist on see-through fashion for the "Mother Mary" premiere.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6ae8c243d8cc18cf7951025e?format=jpeg" height="3643" width="2483" charset="" alt="Anne Hathaway at the "Mother Mary" premiere in New York City."><figcaption>Anne Hathaway at the "Mother Mary" premiere in New York City.<p class="copyright">Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>Her custom Lever Couture dress looked more like an art piece. It was sleeveless and floor-length, with ruffled, gauzy fabric wrapped around her body.</p><p>The dress was also semi-sheer, with a slight metallic sheen visible in the light.</p><p>Hathaway wore it with silver pumps, diamond rings, and natural-looking makeup.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">Rihanna arrived fashionably late to the 2026 Met Gala, but her metallic outfit was worth the wait.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/69f9459e405e0cf89dc86ffaformat=jpeg" height="5096" width="3397" charset="" alt="Rihanna attends the 2026 Met Gala."><figcaption>Rihanna attends the 2026 Met Gala.<p class="copyright">Mike Coppola/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>The <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bllionaires-with-the-best-style-photos-2024-3">billionaire musician</a> wore a sculptural, metallic gown that was custom-made by Maison Margiela.</p><p>It had a jewel-encrusted top with a high neckline and long sleeves, and a floor-length skirt that looked as if it were made of liquid gold.</p><p>And that's not to mention the gown's outer band, which wrapped around Rihanna's shoulders and circled her torso.</p><p>She completed the look with sandals, diamond jewelry, and gold hair accessories.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">Chrissy Teigen brought back bubble skirts in an interesting way.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6ae8c35bd8cc18cf79510263?format=jpeg" height="3333" width="5000" charset="" alt="Chrissy Teigen at the Gold Gala in Los Angeles."><figcaption>Chrissy Teigen at the Gold Gala in Los Angeles.<p class="copyright">Araya Doheny/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>Teigen was photographed at the Gold Gala in a strapless dress from Aiste Hong.</p><p>The design was strapless up top, form-fitting across the body, and eye-catching at the bottom. From the thighs down, the dress bubbled into a thick white skirt with large pleats.</p><p>With minimal accessories and simple glam, Teigen let her daring dress do all the talking.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">Katy Perry chose a costume-esque design to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6ae8a50af3bee449b3d2a2d0?format=jpeg" height="2236" width="2981" charset="" alt="Katy Perry performs at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles."><figcaption>Katy Perry performs at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles.<p class="copyright">VCG/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>She hit the stage in a unique Stella McCartney dress. The sleeveless piece, which extended into a wide skirt below the waist, was made from tinsel.</p><p>It was festive, fun, and certainly one of the most daring looks Perry (or any celebrity, really) has worn this year.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">Cardi B proved her fashion skills at a Robert Wun runway show.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6ae8c2f9f3bee449b3d2a3eb?format=jpeg" height="8348" width="5566" charset="" alt="Cardi B at the Robert Wun show during Paris Fashion Week."><figcaption>Cardi B at the Robert Wun show during Paris Fashion Week.<p class="copyright">Edward Berthelot/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>During <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/paris-fashion-week-best-worst-outfits-celebrities-wore-2025-10">Paris Fashion Week</a>, Cardi B attended the Robert Wun runway show in one of the designer's bright-red ensembles.</p><p>It comprised a strapless top with a sculptural design, a mermaid skirt that flared above the ankles, long gloves, a ball-shaped purse, and a dramatic updo hairstyle.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">Florence Pugh looked striking in yellow and gray at the "East of Eden" premiere.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6ae8bfb7d8cc18cf7951024c?format=jpeg" height="3000" width="2000" charset="" alt="Florence Pugh at the "East of Eden" premiere in New York City."><figcaption>Florence Pugh at the "East of Eden" premiere in New York City.<p class="copyright">TheStewartofNY/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>Pugh has worn a multitude of <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/florence-pugh-most-daring-looks-2026-10">daring looks</a> in 2026, but the custom Vivienne Westwood Couture gown she wore at the "East of Eden" premiere might have been her best and boldest.</p><p>It had a yellow corseted top with silver sequin embellishments and a plunging neckline. The dress also featured a long, shiny, gray skirt and a bolero jacket with puffed sleeves.</p><p>Pugh completed the outfit with a statement gold necklace and a strong updo hairstyle.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">Alexander Skarsgård promoted "Wicker" in a truly unique ensemble.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6ae8bd89f3bee449b3d2a3cc?format=jpeg" height="4928" width="3138" charset="" alt="Alexander Skarsgård at a "Wicker" screening in London."><figcaption>Alexander Skarsgård at a "Wicker" screening in London.<p class="copyright">Dave Benett/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>At a screening of the film in London, Skarsgård wore a gold Saint Laurent suit that shimmered in the light of the cameras. You couldn't miss it.</p><p>More daring than his outfit, though, were his shoes. He wore see-through dress shoes that revealed his feet.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">Megan Thee Stallion made office attire bold at the InStyle Imagemakers Awards.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6ae8b403d8cc18cf795101e3?format=jpeg" height="6824" width="4549" charset="" alt="Megan Thee Stallion at the InStyle Imagemakers Awards in Los Angeles."><figcaption>Megan Thee Stallion at the InStyle Imagemakers Awards in Los Angeles.<p class="copyright">Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>She attended the ceremony in a gray Robert Wun design. It featured a sleeveless collared top with an attached velvet corset, a mermaid skirt that bubbled around her ankles, and a long cape with pointed shoulders.</p><p>The musician also carried a purse shaped like a wolf's head. There's been nothing else quite like the outfit on red carpets this year.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">Kim Kardashian attended the premiere of "All's Fair" season two while wearing a skin-baring gown.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6ae8a3fcf3bee449b3d2a2c3?format=jpeg" height="5101" width="3500" charset="" alt="Kim Kardashian at the premiere of "All's Fair" season two in Mexico City."><figcaption>Kim Kardashian at the premiere of "All's Fair" season two in Mexico City.<p class="copyright">Medios y Media/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>She wore an off-white Schiaparelli gown that looked as if it were molded to the billionaire businesswoman.</p><p>The sleeveless dress had a deep neckline, a fitted waist, and a fringe skirt with a mesh lining beneath it.</p><p>Kardashian also went without accessories or dramatic makeup, which made her gown look more striking. It was one of <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kim-kardashian-best-worst-outfits-2026">her best looks</a> of 2026 so far.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">Heidi Klum took florals to new heights while visiting the Empire State Building.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6ae8ac878bd5d6547af34a0e?format=jpeg" height="4505" width="3004" charset="" alt="Heidi Klum at the Empire State Building in New York City."><figcaption>Heidi Klum at the Empire State Building in New York City.<p class="copyright">Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>She was photographed at the iconic building while wearing a Kilian Kerner design.</p><p>The eye-catching piece looked as though it had been assembled from massive white flowers, which covered the entire garment. The dress also had a deep neckline and a thigh-high slit.</p><p>Even for Klum, who regularly wears bold ensembles, the dress was daring and unexpected.</p></div></div></div><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/most-daring-celebrity-looks-2026-11">Business Insider</a></div>